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Saturday, March 06, 2010

Starring in the Movie of His Life, Milano

I love how Milanese gentlemen move like they are the star of their own film.

Such swagger. Such intrigue.

This isn't about fashion or even style but about creating an impact on the viewer.

your totally right! I personally know 2 milanese (age 35, 62) who fit propperly in your discription.I think it also has to do with the tremendous high self-esteem that they carry through their lifes: on one hand their italian, on the other their milanese. Even in a bad hairy day they look fabolous! bastards!

hi, I'm a swedish girl who love your blog, and it consistently inspire me to pick up my camera and capture that special moment. But I wonder one thing, how much do you photoshop your pictures before you put them on your blog?

Dress for comfort, to tell a story, to present your best side, to have fun or to be fun... Too many people dess only for comfort (tracksuit in the school run?) which to me is passing up on a interesting component of everyday life. Its like eating only to feel full when food can be nourishment, health, beauty, flavor, enjoyment, company, culture...

it does look like you've caught him in the middle of his secret mission..

Anonymous said ... (8:35 AM) :

Love, love, love your description..."Milanese gentlemen move like they are the star of their own film." Your comments are almost as good as your photographs and that's a SERIOUS compliment! Keep it all coming!

Now THAT is style. It's not just the clothing -- it's you. Sure, you might have nice clothing but it's how you wear it. How you carry yourself. This man knows. This man is impressive. Why can't all North American men be like this?

princess glee said ... (2:52 PM) :

Looks like Gregory Peck. I can almost hear his baritone voice cooing an Italian sweet nothing.

This guy is soooo cool. I love the B&W which adds to the complete incognito feel.Thanks for giving me a new goal for my adventure in upgrading. Tomorrow I will "move like I am starring in my own film".

i love dropping by your site for some visual fashion candy though my interest really is in food and travel. then again, people interest me just as much. one thing that seem to be a recurring theme here is layering. unfortunately, in an asiatic tropical country layering would be disastrous. the heat is just crazy :)

Scrolling down... I love it. The sepia tone, the ubiquitous side glance. But then you hit the bottom half of the picture and... he's carrying what looks like a drawstring backpack.Magical photo, but how much better would this be with a leather satchel or briefcase!

Could this "personal movie star effect" have something to do with the fact that this shot is in black and white, the subject's clothes harkening back towards a romanticized imagining of a cosmopolitan 40s or 50s?

Could this "personal movie star effect" have something to do with the fact that this shot is in black and white, the subject's clothes harkening back towards a romanticized imagining of a cosmopolitan 40s or 50s?